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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 263
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 92 crore landmark milestone
More than 54 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
In a significant achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 92 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 54 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,74,266
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2nd Dose
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89,57,466
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,56,294
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2nd Dose
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1,51,72,789
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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37,26,01,715
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2nd Dose
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9,24,50,970
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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16,25,57,153
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2nd Dose
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7,98,92,549
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,29,73,401
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2nd Dose
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5,78,43,419
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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66,68,62,829
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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25,43,17,193
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Total
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92,11,80,022
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 5thOctober, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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159
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2nd Dose
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9,771
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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332
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2nd Dose
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27,139
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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20,85,453
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2nd Dose
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17,12,296
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5,30,093
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2nd Dose
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5,18,886
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2,62,154
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2nd Dose
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2,62,137
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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28,78,191
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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25,30,229
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Total
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54,08,420
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes CISF personnel on their Raising Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended best wishes to the CISF personnel and their families on the Raising Day of Central Industrial Security Force.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"On their Raising Day, best wishes to all @CISFHQrs personnel. The CISF has a vital role in our security apparatus. They provide round the clock security at key locations including critical and strategic infrastructure. The force is known for its hardwork and professional outlook."
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visits Mangrove forests on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Bali
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with other G-20 Leaders visited and planted Mangroves at the ‘Taman Hutan Raya Ngurah Rai’ Mangrove forests on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Bali today.
Mangroves play an important role in global conservation efforts. India has joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate , a joint initiative of Indonesia and UAE under the Indonesian G-20 Presidency.
More than 50 mangrove species can be found spread over 5000 sq km in India. India is placing emphasis on the protection and restoration of mangroves, which are rich sites of biodiversity and serve as effective carbon sinks.
Special Service and Features
Constable  Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2023
Kochi: Sept 14, 2023
The Staff Selection Commission will be conducting an open Competitive Computer Based Examination for Constable  Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2023, across the country. The exact date of the Examination will be informed later through SSC website. Only online applications will be entertained. The online submission of the application may be made at website https://ssc.nic.in. For scheme of examination, syllabus and other details candidates are advised to refer to the SSC Notice dated 01/09/2023 uploaded in the website www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in and https://ssc.nic.in.
The last date for receiving online applications from candidates is 30/09/2023 .
Fee is exempted for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman candidates eligible for reservations for the above recruitment.
Special Service and Features
Ball Pythons, Blue Iguanas and Fiery Squirrels seized by Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence, one male passenger, of Indian nationality who arrived from Bangkok to Chennai in Flight No. TG337 on 21.08.2023 was intercepted by the Air Intelligence Officers. On examination of his check-in baggage, 14 nos. of Ball Pythons of different colour morphs ; 30 nos. of Blue Iguana  and 04 nos. of Fiery Squirrels  were found and seized under Customs Act, 1962 read with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Further investigation is under progress.
Prime Minister's Office
Despite recession at the global level, BRICS countries accelerated economic growth, drove millions out of poverty: PM
Intra-BRICS trade and investment targets should be more ambitious: PM
India is the world's most open and investment friendly economy due to political stability, predictable policy and business friendly reforms: PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses BRICS Business Forum
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum, on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in Brazil today. Heads of states of other BRICS countries, also addressed the Business Forum.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Shri Narendra Modi said that BRICS countries account for 50% of the world's economic growth. Despite recession at the global level, BRICS countries accelerated economic growth, drove millions out of poverty and achieved new breakthroughs in technology and innovation, he added.
Prime Minister wished that Intra-BRICS trade and investment targets should be more ambitious and invited their suggestions to further reduce the cost of trade between the BRICS countries. PM also suggested that by the next BRICS Summit, at least five areas should be identified in which joint ventures can be formed between the BRICS countries on the basis of complementarities.
Prime Minister said that Important initiatives such as innovation BRICS Network, and BRICS Institution for Future Network will be considered for discussions during the summit tomorrow. He requested the private sector to join these efforts focused on human resources. He also suggested that the five countries should also consider a Mutual Social Security Agreement.
Prime Minister said that India is the world's most open and investment friendly economy due to political stability, predictable policy and business friendly reforms.
Special Service and Features
Chief Commissionerate of Income Tax , Chennai has conducted a Cleanliness Drive on 01-10-2023, under the initiative of Government of India – “Swachhata Hi Seva-2023” at and around the Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Chennai
The Chief Commissionerate of Income Tax , Chennai has conducted Cleanliness Drive on 01-10-2023 around the Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Temple Chennai as part of Swachhata Pakhwada – Swachhata Hi Seva -2023 – Garbage Free India.
In this Cleanliness Drive , Shri Rajasekhar Reddy Lakkadi, IRS, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax  , Shri M Murali, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax , Chennai & Shri M Arjun Manic, IRS, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Range-3, Chennai and Officers and Officials of the Chief Commissionerate of Income Tax  Chennai region totalling 70 participated actively in coordination with the Commissionerate of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu and Greater Chennai Corporation.
The participants took the “Swachhata Pledge” administered by the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax for Garbage Free India -2023, and cleaned/whitewashed the surrounding area of Arulmigu Vadapalani Andvar Temple, Chennai, with an intention to spread the message to the common public that we should keep our worship place clean and neat under the Indian Government initiative.
In this Cleanliness Drive, 15 volunteers of Anna Park Walkers Association, Kodambakkam  and 20 students of SRM institute of Science and Technology, Chennai also took part effectively.
Shri L Adimoolam, Takkar of Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Chennai and Shri Baskar, Councillor, Greater Chennai Corporation participated and extended support to the Cleanliness Drive.
Shri Rajasekhar Reddy Lakkadi, IRS, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax , Chennai felicitated the Volunteers with appreciation certificates.
PIB Headquarters
8th National Photography Awards: Last date for submission extended till 15th January
The last date for submission of entries for 8th National Photography Awards, organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has been extended till 15th January 2020. Entries are invited for categories ‘Professional Photographer of the Year’ and ‘Amateur Photographer of the Year’ and can be submitted by up to 6:00 PM of 15th January 2020. A third category, Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to a renowned professional photographer of the country who has excelled in national and international level. The guidelines and registration form of the awards can be downloaded from the website: photodivision.gov.in.
“Life and Water” is the theme for professional photographers and “Cultural Heritage of India” is the theme for amateur photographers. The submissions can be send to the address “Director, Photo Divison, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Room no. 17, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003”. The participants must submit the entries via their own email ids to the E-mail ID photodiv[at]nic[dot]in.
The Professional Photographer of the Year will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 and five awards of Rs. 50,000 each will be awarded for special mentions. Likewise, the Amateur Photographer of the Year will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 75,000 and five awards of Rs. 30,000 each will be awarded for special mentions. A cash prize of Rs. 3,00,000 will be awarded for the Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards will be announced on 2nd week of February 2020 and the award ceremony will be conducted on the last week of February 2020.
The objective of the National Photography Awards is to promote and present through the medium of photography, the various facets of the country such as art, culture, development, heritage, history, life, people, society and traditions and to encourage the professional and amateur photographers across the country.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of May 2019 for the Financial Year 2019-20.
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India up to the month of May 2019 has been consolidated and reports published.
The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs.1,46,830 crore  upto May 2019 comprising Rs. 1,15,340 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 28,423 crore of Non Tax Revenue and Rs.3,067 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and Disinvestment Proceeds .
Rs.99,087 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is Rs. 12,491 crore lower than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs.5,12,987 crore , out of which Rs.4,65,284 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs.47,703 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs.74,804 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs.1,15,059 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Dr. MahendraNathPandey describes the union budget as forward-looking and visionary; says Rs 3000 crore outlay will give an impetus to vocational education and training
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dr. MahendraNathPandey has welcomed the Union budget 2020-21, describing it as forward-looking. In a statement, he said that Rs. 3000 crore outlay will give an impetus to vocational education and training, andgive wings to the Skill India Mission and the overall skilling ecosystem of the country. Following is the statement:
“I welcome Budget 2020 for its forward-looking and visionary approach towards nation-building and for creating pathways for the youth to fulfill their aspirations. By tying skill development with education, Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. NirmalaSitharaman has given wings to the Skill India Mission and the overall skilling ecosystem of the country. India is a treasure trove of gifted individuals who must be skilled in order for them to realize their dreams.
The Rs. 3000 crore outlay will give an impetus to vocational education and training. Under the current plans, we are already proving skill training across 8000 schools and institutes, with 400 hours in classes 9-10 and 500 hours in classes 11-12 for one trade. The Budget 2020 makes a provision for expanding the net to other schools as well.
Making apprenticeships mainstream by introducing it in degree and diploma courses in 150 institutes of higher learning will boost the Government’s efforts to make learning-on-the-job a major step towards creating a ready workforce. It is a recognition of the success of the Shreyas pilot launched in 2019 in select colleges for BA, BCom and BSc undergraduates, with apprenticeship embedded in courses in retail, tourism and logistics sectors. Much will depend on our ability to create a young brigade of trained and motivated professionals who are exposed to real-life situations. Giving internship opportunities to engineering students at the local level will not only prepare the youth in actual environments but will also bring disruptive benefits to the state by optimizing new talent and fresh ideas.
The thrust on creating healthcare providers who are in high demand is an inspirational move. The Ministries of Health and Skill Development will work in tandem to build special bridge courses to meet the demand for teachers, nurses, paramedical staff and caregivers, both in India and abroad.
The budget also focuses on heavy investment in infrastructure which will again increase the scope for skilled workforce in the country. Skill Development will also continue to serve as a backbone for all the other initiatives like PM Kusum, KrishiUdan, JalJeevanMission, Warehouse development etc., creating opportunities of employment and enhancing overall productivity and outcome.
By announcing the Government’s intent to focus on the entrepreneurship spirit of Indians, the Hon’ble Finance Minister has paved the way for the future of the country and for making India the Skill Capital of the World.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 616
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 217.38 Crore
More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 217.38 Crore  today. More than 11 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10414957
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2nd Dose
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10116607
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Precaution Dose
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6972916
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18436392
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2nd Dose
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17713161
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Precaution Dose
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13560861
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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40919229
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2nd Dose
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31485605
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61908679
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2nd Dose
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52940285
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561160413
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2nd Dose
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515325956
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Precaution Dose
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89010557
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204009297
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2nd Dose
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196857999
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Precaution Dose
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46184795
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127653671
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2nd Dose
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123070763
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Precaution Dose
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46132576
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1024502638
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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947510376
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Precaution Dose
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201861705
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Total
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2173874719
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 23rd September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10
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2nd Dose
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962
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Precaution Dose
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4865
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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27
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2nd Dose
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477
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Precaution Dose
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9293
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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17445
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2nd Dose
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33976
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4752
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2nd Dose
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15126
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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9648
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2nd Dose
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39571
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Precaution Dose
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637541
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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1555
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2nd Dose
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8159
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Precaution Dose
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258149
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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926
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2nd Dose
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5322
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Precaution Dose
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115367
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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34363
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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103593
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Precaution Dose
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1025215
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Total
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1163171
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Finance
Gross Direct Tax collections for Financial Year  2023-24 register a growth of 12.73%
Net Direct Tax collections for the FY 2023-24 grown at over 11.18%
Advance Tax collections for the FY 2023-24 stand at Rs. 1,16,776 crore as on 17.06.2023, showing a growth of 13.70%
Refunds aggregating to Rs. 39,578 crore issued in the current fiscal
The figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24, as on 17.06.2023 show that net collections are at Rs. 3,79,760 crore, compared to Rs. 3,41,568 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding Financial Year i.e. FY 2022-23, representing an increase of 11.18%.
The Net Direct Tax collection of Rs. 3,79,760 crore  include Corporation Tax  at Rs. 1,56,949 crore  and Personal Income Tax  including Securities Transaction Tax at Rs. 2,22,196 crore .
The Gross collection of Direct Taxes  for the FY 2023-24 stands at Rs. 4,19,338 crore as compared to Rs. 3,71,982 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding financial year, registering a growth of 12.73% over collections of FY 2022-23.
The Gross collection of Rs. 4,19,338 crore includes Corporation Tax  at Rs. 1,87,311 crore and Personal Income Tax  including Securities Transaction Tax at Rs. 2,31,391 crore. Minor head wise collection comprises Advance Tax of Rs. 1,16,776 crore; Tax Deducted at Source of Rs. 2,71,849 crore; Self-Assessment Tax of Rs. 18,128 crore; Regular Assessment Tax of Rs. 9,977 crore; and Tax under other minor heads of Rs. 2,607 crore.
The Advance Tax collections for the first quarter of the FY 2023-24 stand at Rs. 1,16,776 crore as on 17.06.2023, against Advance Tax collections of Rs. 1,02,707 crore for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding Financial Year i.e. 2022-23, showing a growth of 13.70%. The Advance Tax collection of Rs. 1,16,776 crore as on 17.06.2023 comprises Corporation Tax  at Rs. 92,784 crore and Personal Income Tax  at Rs. 23,991 crore.
Refunds amounting to Rs. 39,578 crore have also been issued in the FY 2023-24 till 17.06.2023, as against refunds of Rs. 30,414 crore issued during the corresponding period in the preceding Financial Year 2022-23, showing a growth of 30.13%.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Ministry Launches Mobile Application “ Jan Dhan Darshak” as A Part of Financial Inclusion
Mobile App to Provide Guidance to the Common People in Locating a Financial Service Touch Point at a Given Location in the Country
Department of Financial Services , Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre  has jointly developed a mobile app called Jan Dhan Darshak as a part of financial inclusion  initiative . As the name suggests, this app will act as a guide for the common people in locating a financial service touch point at a given location in the country.
While locator apps are a common feature for many individual banks and financial service providers, in this era of inter-operable banking services, Jan Dhan Darshak app will be in a unique position to provide a citizen centric platform for locating financial service touch points across all providers such as banks, post office, CSC, etc. These services could be availed as per the needs and convenience of the common people.
While over 5 lakh FI touch points  have been mapped on this App, approx. 1.35 lakh Bank Mitras would be on-boarded by 01.12.2018. Some of the salient features of this App are as follows:
- Find nearby Financial touch points, based on current location 
- Search by place name also available with Voice Interface
- Phone number of bank branches available in app, with the facility of call button for integrated dialing
- Users’ feedback will go directly to the concerned bank for carrying out the necessary updation in data on financial touch points.
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Main points of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah’s speech at the 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Sri Aurobindo at Puducherry on April 24, 2022
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah attended the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Shri Aurobindo in Puducherry today
Shri Amit Shah paid his tributes to the great intellectual and spiritual giant, Shri Aurobindo at Aurobindo Ashram
Shri Aurobindo made lasting contributions to India's Freedom Struggle, his works and thoughts remain relevant for all and he continues to be our guiding light
If the spirit of India is to be understood, then one has to listen to and read Shri Aurobindo
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Dwarka to Bengal, the same culture binds us all
Shri Aurobindo provided new energy, momentum and direction to the ancient consciousness of Indian culture
Unless we inculcate the thoughts of Shri Aurobindo amongst the younger generation, create curiosity in their minds to know about him, the objectives of celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Shri Aurobindo cannot be fulfilled
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we are striving to make the India of Shri Aurobindo’s dream in the 75th year of our Independence
There are three main objectives behind the decision taken by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
To revive the ideas related to our Freedom Struggle amongst the younger generation, to take the achievements made in the last 75 years to the people, and to spread the idea about the next 25 years being a time of achieving the goal of taking the Nation to the top in the world and making it the best in every field
Shri Aurobindo placed the concept of Swaraj before the country, and believed that India has the power to solve the problems of the world
Swaraj does not mean only political power, Swaraj also means taking forward the principles indigenous to India, the concepts of culture and its great traditions
The thoughts of Shri Aurobindo are an invaluable heritage for the country, and he gave us the idea to take the country forward on the path of development without expecting any success
Shri Aurobindo tried to propound an important theory of political action, which in a way can also be called spiritual nationalism, and he placed the concept of Nation for the first time
The ideas in Shri Aurobindo's concept of education will be visible everywhere in the new education policy of Shri Narendra Modi’s if it is studied carefully
India can never think small and India should never think small, there was a time when we were enslaved, but our thinking and ancient culture will never allow us to think small
People associated with the promotion of the movement of ideas of Shri Aurobindo should focus on the youth and the education system in the country
If these three things are combined with Shri Aurobindo's thoughts, then it is not difficult to achieve the India of Shri Aurobindo's imagination